Harald II of Denmark

Harald II of Denmark (989-1018) was King of Denmark from 1014 to 1018, succeeding Sweyn Forkbeard and preceding Canute.

Biography
Harald was the eldest son of Sweyn Forkbeard and Gunhild of Wenden, and he was the older brother of Canute. Harald became king of Denmark while his father was fighting Aethelred the Unready in England, and he inherited the throne in 1014. Harald died in 1018, and his brother Canute would succeed him as king of Denmark after returning from conquering England.